® DVD VIDEO RECORDER Operating Instructions Model No. DMR-E80H Dear customer Thank you for purchasing this product. For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions carefully. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. Please keep this manual for future reference. Region number supported by this unit Region numbers are allocated to DVD players and software according to where they are sold. [For\U.S.A.
. Getting started CAUTION! THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE. DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Table of contents Getting started Dubbing Getting started IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting up STEP 1 Antenna and television connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 STEP 2 The remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Antenna and television connections Preparation To enjoy sound through other audio equipment (➜page 51) To enjoy progressive video ≥Refer to the television’s operating instructions. ≥Turn the television off and disconnect its AC power supply cord. Connect to the component video (480P) input terminals on a television compatible with this unit’s copy guard system. (Video will not be displayed correctly if connected to an incompatible television.
STEP 2 The remote control STEP 3 Plug-in Auto Tuning Batteries DVD Closing the rear cover. Opening the rear cover. Í, DVD POWER 1 Press with your HDD PU SH + Setting up - Slide into place. 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 100 W, X, CH CH Numbered buttons VOLUME 7 3 - DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO finger PU SH TV DVD POWER TV CANCEL SKIP When the cover comes off + R6/LR6, AA, UM-3 STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
≥Confirm that the antenna is connected correctly. ≥Turn on the television and select the appropriate video input to suit the connections to this unit. 1 Press [3, 4] to select “Channel” and press [1]. SETUP Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on.
STEP 4 VCR Plusi guide channel settings DVD 3 TV DVD POWER TV HDD Press [3, 4] to select “VCR Plusr CH Setting” and press [ENTER]. e.g., when the current antenna system is CATV. DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 Guide Channel CATV Channel CH 4 5 6 8 9 0 100 Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen VOLUME Setting up 7 CANCEL CANCEL SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
STEP 5 Set up to match your television To return to the previous screen DVD, TV DVD POWER TV Í, POWER TV HDD When you are finished DVD Press [SETUP]. VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 Numbered buttons 2 TV/VIDEO 3 W, X, CH CH 4 Press [RETURN]. TV 6 5 VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 r, s, VOLUME CANCEL SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Disc information Discs you can use for recording and play Setting up DVD-RAM 4.7 GB/9.4 GB, 12 cm (5z) 2.8 GB, 8 cm (3z) DVD-R 4.7 GB, 12 cm (5z) 1.4 GB, 8 cm (3z) for General Ver. 2.0 ≥We recommend using Panasonic discs as they have been confirmed to be compatible with this unit. Other discs may not perform correctly. ≥Do not allow the disc to become dirty or scratched.
HDD (Hard disk drive) Follow the precautions indicated below to prevent damage to the internal HDD. (Not following precautions may result in a loss of recording, stop of operation or recording of noise.) ≥Do not place in an enclosed area so the rear cooling fan and the cooling vents on the side are covered up. ≥Place the unit on a surface that is flat and not subject to vibration or impact. ≥Place in an area where condensation does not occur.
Control reference guide Remote control DVD TV D Setting up DVD POWER TV 1 2 HDD DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 3 G 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 I CANCEL SKIP 6 STOP 7 8 SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE J PLAY/x1.
Main unit X W ޓS-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN R Y3 REC REC HDD DVD Z PQ Setting up 1V L2 E [ R N E ] 7K ^ \ Controls such as 1 function the same as the buttons on the remote control. V W X Y Z Remote control signal sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 HDD record lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Disc tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 DVD record lamp. . . . . . . .
Recording television programs [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] HDD, DVD record lamp Disc tray 5 34 6 1 1 2 REC Press [Í, DVD POWER] to turn the unit on. Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the recording drive. REC DVD HDD 2 Recording 3 2 1 HDD The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit. ≥It is not possible to record to both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously. ? Press [< OPEN/CLOSE] to open the tray and insert a disc (➜ left). 4 DVD ≥Press the button again to close the tray.
[Note] For your reference ≥You can record up to 250 programs on HDD, 99 programs on one disc. ≥This unit is compatible with the Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM ➜page 54) system so you can record broadcasts that allow one copy, such as some CATV broadcasts, onto 4.7 GB/9.4 GB DVD-RAM (these are CPRM compatible). It is not possible to record onto DVD-R or 2.8 GB DVD-RAM. ≥Recording will take place on open space in the HDD or on disc. Data will not be overwritten.
Recording television programs DVD Recording from a video cassette recorder TV Preparation Connect a video cassette recorder to this unit’s input terminals (➜page 52). DVD POWER TV HDD DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 INPUT SELECT 3 CH 4 W, X, CH 1 Press [INPUT SELECT] to select the input channel for the equipment you have connected. 6 5 VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 CANCEL SKIP Recording ∫ STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Playing while you are recording DVD Simultaneous rec and play TV You can play a program previously recorded. DVD POWER TV HDD 1 DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 2 Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. 3 Time slip indicator on the main unit lights. CH 4 6 5 2 VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 Press [3, 4] to select a program and press [ENTER]. CANCEL SKIP ∫ DIRECT NAVIGATOR STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR 1 PLAY LIST TOP MENU e.g.
Playing discs Disc tray 1 3 ERASE DVD 1 1 2 REC REC HDD [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] [DVD-V] [VCD] [CD] [MP3] ? 4 2 4, 5 2 The HDD or DVD button lights up on the unit. ≥It is not possible to playback both HDD (Hard Disk Drive) and DVD drive simultaneously. 3 DVD Playing back 3 Numbered buttons ≥Press the button again to close the tray. ≥If cartridge protection is activated (➜page 10), play begins automatically when you close the tray.
Using the Direct Navigator [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [VCD] Switch [DVD, TV] to “DVD” and A list of programs is created as you record them. You can use this list to find programs to watch. Press the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to select an item. 1 e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5] “15”: [1] ➜ [5] Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select an item and press [ENTER]. DVD 3 ≥You may also be able to use the numbered buttons (0, 1j9) to select an item.
Other methods of play Slow-motion play DVD TV [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] [DVD-A] (Motion picture parts only) [DVD-V] [VCD] DVD POWER TV HDD While paused DVD Press [6] or [5]. VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 Press and hold [D] or [E] on the main unit. 3 CH Numbered buttons 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 100 [Note] VOLUME CANCEL SKIP :, 9 STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE 6, 5 ≥The speed increases up to 5 steps. ≥Press [1] (PLAY) to restart play. ≥Backward ([6] [D]) does not work with Video CDs.
Skipping a minute forward—CM Skip Quick View [HDD] [RAM] (Only with Dolby Digital) You can increase the speed of play without disrupting the soundtrack. [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] During play Press [CM SKIP]. During play Play restarts from approximately a minute later. Press and hold [1] (PLAY/ k1.3). [Note] If the start of the next program is within one minute of the point you skipped from, play restarts from the beginning of that program.
Other methods of play DVD 4 TV DVD POWER TV HDD DVD Press [2, 1] to select an asterisk (¢) and press [ENTER]. One marker is added. VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 When marking positions 11 and above 3 [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 1s10 1 2 1 Press [2, 1] to highlight “1–10”. 2 Press [3, 4] to select “11–20”. You can select the next group of 10 when the current group is full. 3 Press [1]. The first asterisk is highlighted. 4 Press [ENTER] to mark a position.
Using menus to play MP3 discs Using the tree screen to find a group TV 1 DVD POWER TV HDD DVD Numbered buttons 1 2 3 4 5 6 While stopped Press [1] while a track is highlighted to display the tree screen. VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO CH Selected group no. /Total group no. ≥If the group has no track, “– –” is displayed as group number. VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 CANCEL SKIP MENU G 8 T 14 TOTAL 40/111 SLOW/SEARCH STOP PAUSE PLAY/x1.3 DIRECT NAVIGATOR No.
Timer recording DVD Preparation ≥Ensure the clock (and guide channels for VCR Plusr recording, ➜page 8) are set correctly. ≥Release protection (cartridge ➜page 10, disc ➜page 36) before proceeding. [RAM] TV DVD POWER TV Í, DVD POWER VCR Plus+ HDD 1 Numbered buttons DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 2 Using VCR Plusr codes to make timer recordings 3 CH 4 5 6 8 9 0 100 Entering VCR Plusi codes is an easy way of programming the unit for recording.
Manually programming timer recordings 4 You can enter up to 32 programs up to a month in advance. Each daily or weekly program is counted as one program. Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP 3/26 TUE 12:55 PM No CHANNEL DATE ON OFF MODE DRIVE CHECK 01 64 ABC 3/ 26 TUE 1:00 PM 2:00 PM SP Enable New Timer Program A line that is ready for programming is highlighted. CANCEL ENTER RETURN Press ENTER or VCR Plus+ to store new program Displayed if the recording can fit in the remaining space on the disc.
Timer recording Check programs DVD TV [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] DVD POWER TV HDD 1 DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 Numbered buttons 2 Press [PROG/CHECK]. TIMER RECORDING 3 CH 4 5 6 8 9 0 100 W W VOLUME 7 - CANCEL CANCEL SKIP STOP F X SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE No 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 Remain HDD 17:36 SP DVD 1:42 SP 3/26 TUE 12:55 PM CHANNEL 64 ABC 64 ABC 64 ABC 64 ABC 64 ABC 64 ABC 64 ABC PLAY/x1.
Change or delete the program [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 1 Press [PROG/CHECK]. The timer recording list appears. 2 Press [3, 4] to select the program. ≥You may also select programs by inputting a 2-digit number using the numbered buttons. e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [5] “15”: [1] ➜ [5] ≥Press [2, 1] to skip down several programs on the list. 3 Press [CANCEL] or [ADD/DLT] to delete, You cannot delete programs that are currently recording. or press [ENTER] to change.
Dubbing programs or play list 4 DVD DVD POWER TV HDD HDD Select items for dubbing. 1 Press [3, 4] to select the dubbing list table and press [ENTER].
To stop dubbing One Touch Dubbing (HDD ➜ DVD) Press and hold [RETURN] for 3 seconds. ≥Data will be recorded up to the point recording was stopped. However, if you stop dubbing in High Speed mode partway, the part you tried recording will become unplayable. (Recording to DVD-R will reduce the remaining amount of recordable disc space.) Programs and play lists currently being played back on HDD can simultaneously be dubbed to DVD-RAM or DVD-R.
Creating play lists DVD TV 1 While stopped 2 Press [PLAY LIST]. Press [3, 4] to select “–– ––/––” and press [ENTER].
4 Playing play lists 1 While stopped The scene you select is played. Press [PLAY LIST]. To show scene 10 and later Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “Next” and press [ENTER]. ≥You can also select a page of scenes by entering a 3-digit number with the numbered buttons. e.g., “5”: [0] ➜ [0] ➜ [5] “15”: [0] ➜ [1] ➜ [5] DVD PLAY LIST 001 002 004 --- 003 --- No DATE TOTAL SCENE No.
Editing play lists [HDD] [RAM] Preparation Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. Edit Scenes While stopped DVD Select Page e.g., DVD-RAM DVD 3 No. 0 ~ 9 SELECT RETURN 002 003 004 --- --- No DATE TOTAL SCENE 01 10/23 02 10/26 03 10/21 - - --/-- 0:03 0:07 0:06 --:-- TITLE Add Move Re-edit Erase 001 00:00.19 002 003 004 --- --- --- --- 0 ~ 9 SELECT ENTER --- 001 / 001 Prev. RETURN Press [2, 1] to select the item (Add, Move, Reedit or Erase) and press [ENTER].
∫ Add (maximum of 999 scenes) Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the place where you want to add the scene and press [ENTER]. DVD PLAY LIST Add Scenes Press [ENTER] at the start point of the scene. PLAY LIST No.3 Dinosaur 01 PLAY Scene No. 5 Start End Next Exit 0 : 00 . 05 3 SELECT ENTER RETURN Start End 0 : 00 . 05 --:--.-- Press [ENTER] at the end point of the scene. Press [3, 4] to select “Exit” and press [ENTER]. The new scene is inserted before the highlighted scene.
Editing programs Operation Preparation Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. Press [DIRECT NAVIGATOR]. e.g., DVD-RAM DIRECT NAVIGATOR Erase Program Erase Program [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] 0 : 58 SP Remaining Recording Time Corresponding PLAY LIST will also be erased. Erase The program, and play lists created from it, are erased irretrievably when you use this procedure. Check carefully before proceeding.
Press [2] to select “Erase” and press [ENTER]. [Note] ≥ The disc’s available recording time may not increase after erasing short programs. ≥ Computer data cannot be erased. ≥ The available recording time on DVD-R does not increase when you erase programs. The program is erased. DIRECT NAVIGATOR DVD No CH 01 4 02 6 03 13 DATE TIME TOTAL 3 No DVD Shorten Segment 03 PLAY N S Next Exit SELECT ENTER RETURN 0 : 00 . 01 Start End 0 : 00 . 01 –:––.
HDD, Disc setting Operation Preparation Press [HDD] or [DVD] to select the drive. Enter Title Enter Title _ [RAM] [DVD-R] While stopped Press [FUNCTIONS]. Entering text ➜ page 38 ; π 1 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 2 A B C a b c i j ¢ 3 D 4 G E F d e f / l % $ 5 J ERASE SET 0 –– 100 SELECT H I K L 6 M N O 7 P 8 T Q R U V 9 W X 0 . , Y Z ? ! 100 ENTER Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select “DISC SETTING” and press [ENTER].
DVD Prog # DISC SETTING Used Press [2] to set disc protection and press [ENTER]. 7 Free 0 : 42 (SP) 0 : 58 Total Mark 10 Enter Title On Disc Protection Erase all programs SELECT Format ENTER The lock symbol appears closed when the disc is write-protected. RETURN [Note] Press [2] to select “Yes” and press [ENTER]. Press [2] to select “Start” and press [ENTER]. Formatting starts. ≥ A message appears when formatting is finished. All programs and play lists are erased.
Entering text DVD Preparation Release protection before proceeding. Cartridge ➜page 10, program ➜page 34, disc ➜page 36 [RAM] TV DVD POWER TV HDD 1 DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press [3, 4, 2, 1] to select the character and press [ENTER]. CH Numbered buttons Title field: shows the text you have entered VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 After the titling screen appears CANCEL SKIP STOP ∫ Enter Title _ SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Changing audio ∫ While playing HDD, DVD-RAM or Video CD DVD LR>L>R ^---------------} TV DVD POWER TV HDD DVD-RAM PLAY e.g., DVD-RAM “L R” is selected DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 100 ≥If it is a recording of an SAP broadcast, each time you press [AUDIO]: [HDD] [RAM] MAIN()SAP CH VOLUME 7 For your reference You can change the audio for the full images being played with simultaneous rec and play and Time Slip.
Using on-screen menus Disc menu DVD TV Not available when playing CDs and MP3 discs. e.g., DVD-RAM DVD POWER TV HDD DVD Disc Play Video Audio VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 Numbered buttons 2 3 CH 4 5 6 8 9 0 100 Sound track OFF Audio channel LR VOLUME 7 Item CANCEL SKIP STOP Sound track SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Play menu e.g., DVD-RAM Disc Play Video Audio Repeat play Marker Item OFF 1s10 †††††††††† Content Repeat play Each time you press [3, 4]: [HDD] [RAM] [DVD-R] PRG: Program All PL: Play list ([HDD] [RAM]) OFF [DVD-V] Chapter Title OFF [VCD] [CD] Track All OFF [DVD-A] [MP3] Track Group OFF To cancel: Select “OFF”.
Using the FUNCTIONS window Using on-screen menus Video menu DIRECT NAVIGATOR ∫ When “User” is selected Select “Detail picture adjustment”. (“User” ➜ [2] ➜ [4] ➜ [ENTER]) Disc Play Video Video Audio 1/2 TOP MENU MENU 3, 4, 2, 1 ENTER Picture Contrast Brightness Det 0 i 0 i Sharpness 0 i 0 i Color PLAY LIST Page 1/2 of “Detail picture adjustment” Contrast Increases the contrast between light and dark parts of the picture (j7 to i7). Brightness Brightens the picture (0 to i15).
On-screen displays DVD Displays appear on the television when you operate the unit to let you know what operation was performed and what condition the unit is in. ≥You can change the setting in the SETUP menu so the first display does not appear automatically (➜page 45, Display—Status Messages). TV DVD POWER TV HDD DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 0 100 Changing the information displayed CH Press [STATUS].
Changing the unit’s settings Summary of settings This chart shows the initial settings for this unit. See page 46 for details on menu operation. ≥Underlined items are the factory presets. Tabs ≥CATV Set Up ≥2 hr ≥6 hr ≥Off • Set Code 1 ≥Set Code 2 ≥Set Code 3 ≥j1 ≥0 ≥i1 ≥Yes ≥No Advanced operation Video 44 Options ≥TV Disc RQT6984 Menus Channel Antenna System (➜page 7) Select to suit the type of antenna you are using. Channels are set corresponding to the antenna system you select.
Audio Display TV Screen Menus Options ≥Automatic ≥Field: Less blurred field stills are shown. Select if jittering occurs when “Automatic” is selected. ≥Frame: Sharper frame stills are shown. Select if small text or fine patterns cannot be seen clearly when “Automatic” is selected. ≥On: The scenes in play lists are played seamlessly. This may Seamless Play Turn seamless play on or off on discs with play lists. cause shifting of the points where scenes change.
Changing the unit’s settings DVD Changing the remote control code TV Panasonic DVD players and recorders use the same remote control system so they may respond unintentionally to a command from this remote control. Change the code on this unit and its remote control (the two must match) if you place equipment close together. ≥Use “1”, the factory set code, under normal circumstances.
Clock settings Preparation 1 2 Manual Clock Setting 3 Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen Off Timer SELECT MONTH Channel Set Up Disc Video Audio Display TV Screen 6 hr Remote Control Code Set Code 1 Clock Settings Auto Clock Setting Manual Clock Setting 0 Time Zone Adjust Re-initialize Setting Proceed with the steps described below. 4 TAB ENTER RETURN Press [3, 4] to select “Auto Clock Setting” and press [ENTER].
Changing the unit’s settings DVD 4 TV DVD POWER TV HDD You can choose from the following captions. ABC, PBS, CBS, CNN, FOX, ESPN, NBC, HBO, A&E, AMC, FAM, MAX, MTV, SHOW, TBS, USA, TNT, CBC, UPN, CTV, WB, TSN, DSC, GLOB ≥The screen scrolls a page at a time if you press and hold [3, 4]. DVD VCR Plus+ OPEN/CLOSE INPUT SELECT TV/VIDEO 1 2 3 4 5 6 CH VOLUME 7 8 9 0 100 5 CANCEL CANCEL SKIP STOP SLOW/SEARCH PAUSE PLAY/x1.
Home Theater Refer to the relevant pages for details. Enjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts What you want to do Enjoying CATV/Satellite broadcasts How to do it Connect a cable TV box or satellite receiver. Reference pages 50 Settings Tune to channels correctly. Reference pages 6, 7 Change the necessary settings on the equipment you have connected. — SETUP—Audio— Digital Audio Output ≥Set PCM Down Conversion to suit the equipment. ≥Set Dolby Digital and DTS to suit the equipment.
Home Theater ≥The equipment connections described are examples. ≥Peripheral equipment and optional cables sold separately unless otherwise indicated. ≥Before connection, turn off all equipment and read the appropriate operating instructions. ≥The signal from the cable TV box or satellite receiver passes through this unit to the television even when this unit is turned off.
Connecting an amplifier or system component This model can play Dolby Digital, but only in two channels. This model does not have a DTS decoder. You must connect a unit with a Dolby Digital or DTS decoder to enjoy surround sound. A B Digital connection To enjoy multi-channel surround sound Connect an amplifier with a built-in decoder or a decoder-amplifier combination. ≥Change the settings in “Digital Audio Output” (➜page 45).
Home Theater Connecting other video equipment Connecting to the input terminals on the rear of the unit, L1 and L3 Connecting to the L2 input terminals on the front of the unit S-VIDEO R - AUDIO - L VIDEO S-VIDEO (L1) OUT 1 VIDEO IN 1 R - AUDIO - L ޓS-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L/MONO AUDIO IN R R - AUDIO - L REC OUT 2 IN 3 L2 HDD (L3) R - AUDIO - L This unit red white yellow This unit yellow white red S video cable§ S video cable § Audio/Video cable (included) Audio/Video cable (included
Other antenna connections Other antenna connection to the unit Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna lead. ∫ A single twin lead 300–75 ≠ transformer (not included) Other antenna connection from the unit to the television Use one of the following connections to suit the antenna terminals on your television. Refer to the television’s operating instructions.
Glossary Bitstream This is the digital form of multi-channel audio data (e.g., 5.1 channel) before it is decoded into its various channels. CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) CPRM is the copyright protection technology that is used to protect broadcasts that are allowed to be recorded only once (e.g. some CATV broadcasts). Decoder A decoder restores the coded audio signals on DVDs to normal. This is called decoding.
Error messages On the television Page No disc. ≥You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. ≥The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. 10 14 This is non-recordable disc. ≥The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. ≥You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM. Format the disc with this unit. 10 36 This disc cannot be read. ≥You inserted an incompatible disc.
Troubleshooting guide Before requesting service, make the below checks. If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem: In the U.S.A., contact the Panasonic Customer Call Center at 1-800-211-7262, or e-mail consumerproducts@panasonic.com, or the website (http://www.panasonic.com). In Canada, contact the Panasonic Canada Inc. Customer Care Centre at 1-800-561-5505, or visit the website (www.panasonic.
Sound Page No sound. Low volume. Distorted sound. ≥Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected one. Cannot hear the desired audio type. ≥Press [AUDIO] to select the desired audio type. ≥If “D.MIX” does not appear in the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, audio output will be the front two speakers only. ≥You cannot change the DVD-Audio audio type if the software producer has restricted play in stereo. 39 13 ≥You have used digital connection.
Troubleshooting guide Recording and timer recording ≥You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc the unit can record onto. ≥The disc is unformatted. Format the disc so this unit can record on it. [RAM] ≥The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to PROTECT. ≥Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). ≥The disc is protected with DISC SETTING. ≥The HDD or the disc is full or nearly full.
Specifications Optical pick-up: Recordable discs: Recording time: Discs played: DVD video recording standards (DVD-RAM), DVD video standards (DVD-R) System with 1 lens, 2 integration units (662 nm wavelength for DVDs, 790 nm wavelength for CDs) 12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm (5q) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs 8 cm (3q) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs 12 cm (5q) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs 8 cm (3q) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs (for General Ver. 2.0) ≥Max. 6 hours (using 4.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.) Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company, Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc., Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR CANADA) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 PANASONIC/TECHNICS PRODUCT—LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Guía de referencia rápida en español Conexiones del televisor y de la antena Televisor A la antena AUDIO IN R L Cable de TV VIDEO IN VHF/UHF RF IN Antena interior Antena exterior o Rojo Blanco Amarillo Cable de alimentación de CA (incluido) Conecte por último. Conecte también los cables de alimentación de CA para el otro equipo.
∫ Si selecciona el elemento para salida progresiva (480P) Seleccione Vídeo en el menú en pantalla y ajuste “Transferencia” de acuerdo con el tipo de material en reproducción durante la reproducción. Durante la reproducción 1. Pulse [DISPLAY]. 2. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Vídeo” y pulse [1]. 3. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Progresiva” y pulse [1] dos veces. 4. Pulse [3, 4] para seleccionar “Transferencia” de acuerdo con el tipo de material en reproducción. Disco Repr.
Index Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Antenna system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Audio attribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Channel caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Channel setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Chasing play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Cleaning disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 main unit . . . . . . .